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Banco Bolivariano raises $120m from first Ecuadorian 'biodiversity bond'

Banco Bolivariano has raised $120 million from the first 'biodiversity' bond issued by an Ecuadorian firm and the largest bond of this type in Latin America (LatAm).

IDB cautious on niche bonds despite 'attractive' Amazonia Bond deals

The innovative Amazonia Bond programme has proven "very attractive" to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and investors, but it is cautious about using too many "niche" sustainable bonds.

Blended finance funds could reach $10bn in coming years

More large blended finance funds are likely to emerge in the years ahead and could top $10 billion within the next decade as development finance institutions work together to catalyse more private finance, according to several investors.

ResponsAbility, IDB Invest finance $26m green bond for Royal America

Just Climate expands mandate to LatAm

Generation Investment Management's Just Climate arm has expanded its mandate to Latin America, through its merger with Good Karma Partners.

IFC and IDB back BRL1.4bn biodiversity and social bond

Hedging currency risk to aid green growth

The IADB and Brazilian government's Eco Invest Programme is turning currency risk into opportunity, write Paul Horrocks, Callum Thomas, Anderson Caputo, Rafael Cavazzoni, Orlando de Souza and Mario Augusto Gouvea de Almeida

Microfinance firm Banco W signs COP200bn Amazon social bond

IDB Invest invests $50m in LatAm fintech debt fund

IDB allocates $15m to Blue Like An Orange